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Hi All, Myself and a few mates are taking a road trip this year from Melbourne to the Birdsville Races in QLD. Looking forward to the road trip and the event itself :) Would love to hear from anyone who has done this trip in the past: Best routes to take? Past Birdsville...

Hi All. Im just curious when your unlocking equity from a property of your own is there a limit amount that you wont bother taking the equity? and why? For example, I have recently had my bayswater WA property valued. Came back at $575,000. Owe $504,000. So.... 90% LVR would equal...

Hi, I have recently had a break lease situation in my IP in WA. First the tenants left the premisses and most of their possessions behind. No rent has been paid since than and "someone" dropped the key back into the real estate office and left straight away (Im assuming a friend of the...

Hi, I have recently had a break lease situation in my IP in WA. First the tenants left the premisses and most of their possessions behind. No rent has been paid since than and "someone" dropped the key back into the real estate office and left straight away (Im assuming a friend of the...

Hi All, I couldnt help but notice the amount of recent Advertising activity on social media and media in General in regards to Property Investing. Everywhere I look now wether TV, Radio, Newspaper, general social meet-ups there is always something about property Investing. Seems like...

Hi All, Need some advice. so I had a first happen to me last week. I inspected a house in Perth, agent met me there, and after viewing I made an offer on the property. so the agent got me to fill out a contract and sign it, 21 days finance from acceptence, subject to b&P 7 days from...

Just watched the Movie "The Conjuring." I dont mind scary, paranormal movies but this one honestly made me S**T myself. Its safe to say I wont be sleeping for a while..... Anyone recently watched a Horror/Thriller Movie that scared the S**T out of you? Or maybe you dont watch...

I am after a good carpenter/builder to assist with some renovations on my Ballarat property later in the year. Front & Back Deck/Pergola, French Door Installations, other odd jobs. They will also need to assist with Permits and Council Approval. Anyone able to assist me or have any...

Just wondering if anyone on this forum are aware of CBA's new offset fee? I was recently charged a $95 fee for setting up an offset account linked to my Investment property Loan. I thought this would be covered under the wealth package however I called the CBA and they told me its a new fee...

seemed fitting be in the Property Management section. Interesting way for a "break lease" Heard it on the news today....... Wouldn't you have to disclose this on the rent application? Maybe ask for a lower rent :D...

Hi All, Just wondering when you fly who do you choose to fly with? I fly Qantas for work & being a Qantas FF, I usually stick with Qantas or OneWorld Airlines when travelling. I only fly other Airlines If I really have too. Just wondering when you fly who do you choose to fly with? Do you...

Hi All. Lately I have been seriously thinking about joining the Army Reserves, I would like the challenge and could also assist with my Electrical Trade and Emergency Medical Experience. With my FIFO roster it would suit quite well too. Anybody part of the reserves that wants to share their...

Hi All. Anyone had renovations done in the Ballarat Area? That may have contacts? Works to be done: "L" shaped Deck with Possible Pergola. Carpentry/Joinery Repairs. French Door Installation. Plaster work, Paint Preparation. Roof Restoration/Repairs. Landscaping. Will also need...

Hi All, What age were you when you first Obtained an IP & Started your Journey?? They say "Its never too late to invest" I purchased my first IP @ 22, Than went overseas, Travelled and sold my IP to fund my Travel & Travel frivolities :P So technically I didn't start my...

The new and only Toy I have. 2013 Harley Fat-Bob. Happy :)

Not sure if anyone has stumbled onto this yet. Try this out: http://edition.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2014/davos/global-wage-calculator Interesting. Cheers Wirra

Hi All, I was just curious how people save thier cash and upon creating regular savings what they do with it in regards to "types" of saving? Also perhaps measures they put in place to not spend it ??!! Do they put it into a Term Deposit ? Buy Low Risk Shares? Sit it all in an...

Hi all, Anyone have a recommendation for a B&P and Conveyancer for the Albury Area? Thanks, Wirra :)

Hi All. Not sure if this has been mentioned or asked before. Scenario: 45k Cash Saved. Looking to Invest in Positive/Neutral Geared Property....... Around the 150K-200K Mark. Would you, buy two houses at a higher LVR rate, with LMI to pay etc. so around 97% LVR (including...

Hi everyone, PM called and said tenants were having trouble opening locked sliding windows in house. I questioned that the keys that were handed over to the Tenants also included keys that fit the window locks. PM said no they dont fit blah blah blah. Nevertheless a Locksmith was sent out...